Specialist COPD Nurse or Physiotherapist- Community Respiratory Team
| Posting date: | 12 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £38,682 - £46,580 Per Annum, Pro Rata |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 14 March 2026 |
| Location: | Wythenshawe, M23 9LT |
| Company: | Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 7720137/349-WTWA-7720137 |
Summary
A Vacancy at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust.
Community Respiratory Team based at Wythenshawe Hospital. Community work is across South Manchester area (typically Wythenshawe, Northenden, Withington, Didsbury)
Service roles include
In patient reviews of COPD and asthma patients
Home visits to assess COPD patients
Assessments and running pulmonary rehabilitation classes
In-patient Oxygen assessment and ordering
7 days service 8am-6pm - flexible hours to meet these times (typical shift pattern involves a weekend day approximately 1 in 5, please call and enquire if any further details needed)
As a specialist nurse/physiotherpaist , you will play a central role in delivering and shaping high‑quality respiratory care across South Manchester. Our service is consultant‑led, ensuring strong clinical governance and direct access to specialist expertise. Based at Wythenshawe Hospital — a nationally recognised centre of excellence for respiratory care.
We are proud of our inclusive and supportive team culture, where every member is valued, encouraged to contribute, and empowered to develop.
Your responsibilities will include:
• Contributing to a multidisciplinary team of nurses and physiotherapists across community and hospital settings
• Providing specialist assessment and treatment planning on acute home visits, pulmonary rehabilitation, COPD/asthma care bundles, and oxygen assessments
• Managing and prioritising chnaging acute caseloads, including patients with COPD in the community.
• Working autonomously across community locations, supported by senior clinical leads and a respiratory consultant
• Ensuring safe, evidence‑based practice and contributing to continuous quality improvement
• Supporting the education, supervision, and development of students
• Championing an inclusive, collaborative working environment where diverse perspectives strengthen patient care and team performance
• Deliver patient education in 1:1 settings as well as group patient education regularly
Join Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) and become part of a 30,000 plus strong team, delivering exceptional care to over 1 million people every year. As the largest provider of specialist services, and our Oxford Road Campus in Manchester, the largest health academic campus in Europe, we are forward-thinking, committed to clinical excellence and driven to deliver innovation, and continuous improvement.
Whether you’re beginning your career or taking the next step, MFT offers a stimulating and supportive environment where your contribution truly matters. Our Hive Electronic Patient Record system enables safer, smarter, and more efficient ways of working - empowering you to deliver the best possible outcomes for our patients.
You’ll be part of a collaborative, multi-disciplinary community, working alongside professionals from a wide range of clinical backgrounds. Together, we push boundaries, share knowledge, and deliver care that transforms lives.
At MFT, you’ll find a workplace where everyone is respected, supported, and encouraged to thrive. We offer clear clinical pathways for professional development, helping you grow your skills and achieve your ambitions.
Your journey at MFT is more than a job - it’s an opportunity to make a lasting impact. We’ll support you as you shape the future of healthcare, one patient at a time.
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you’ll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the ‘Supporting Documents’ heading. So that you’re even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, you’ll need to take time to read the ‘Candidate Essentials Guide’ that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how ‘we care for you as you care for others’. Most importantly, it also contains critical information you’ll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.
Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in your application
Here at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, we’re proud to beALL HERE FOR YOU—for our patients, our communities, and each other.
As part of our commitment to fairness, transparency, and personal integrity, we ask all applicants to ensure that their job applications reflect their own experiences, skills, and motivations. While AI tools can support spelling, grammar, or formatting, we expect that the content of your application—especially personal statements and responses to role-specific questions—is written by you. This helps us get to know the real you and ensures that our recruitment process remains equitable and meaningful for everyone.
Thank you for helping us uphold the values that make our Trust a place where people belong, grow, and thrive. We look forward to receiving your application.
Diversity Matters
MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, please contact the manager named below.
This advert closes on Thursday 26 Feb 2026
Community Respiratory Team based at Wythenshawe Hospital. Community work is across South Manchester area (typically Wythenshawe, Northenden, Withington, Didsbury)
Service roles include
In patient reviews of COPD and asthma patients
Home visits to assess COPD patients
Assessments and running pulmonary rehabilitation classes
In-patient Oxygen assessment and ordering
7 days service 8am-6pm - flexible hours to meet these times (typical shift pattern involves a weekend day approximately 1 in 5, please call and enquire if any further details needed)
As a specialist nurse/physiotherpaist , you will play a central role in delivering and shaping high‑quality respiratory care across South Manchester. Our service is consultant‑led, ensuring strong clinical governance and direct access to specialist expertise. Based at Wythenshawe Hospital — a nationally recognised centre of excellence for respiratory care.
We are proud of our inclusive and supportive team culture, where every member is valued, encouraged to contribute, and empowered to develop.
Your responsibilities will include:
• Contributing to a multidisciplinary team of nurses and physiotherapists across community and hospital settings
• Providing specialist assessment and treatment planning on acute home visits, pulmonary rehabilitation, COPD/asthma care bundles, and oxygen assessments
• Managing and prioritising chnaging acute caseloads, including patients with COPD in the community.
• Working autonomously across community locations, supported by senior clinical leads and a respiratory consultant
• Ensuring safe, evidence‑based practice and contributing to continuous quality improvement
• Supporting the education, supervision, and development of students
• Championing an inclusive, collaborative working environment where diverse perspectives strengthen patient care and team performance
• Deliver patient education in 1:1 settings as well as group patient education regularly
Join Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) and become part of a 30,000 plus strong team, delivering exceptional care to over 1 million people every year. As the largest provider of specialist services, and our Oxford Road Campus in Manchester, the largest health academic campus in Europe, we are forward-thinking, committed to clinical excellence and driven to deliver innovation, and continuous improvement.
Whether you’re beginning your career or taking the next step, MFT offers a stimulating and supportive environment where your contribution truly matters. Our Hive Electronic Patient Record system enables safer, smarter, and more efficient ways of working - empowering you to deliver the best possible outcomes for our patients.
You’ll be part of a collaborative, multi-disciplinary community, working alongside professionals from a wide range of clinical backgrounds. Together, we push boundaries, share knowledge, and deliver care that transforms lives.
At MFT, you’ll find a workplace where everyone is respected, supported, and encouraged to thrive. We offer clear clinical pathways for professional development, helping you grow your skills and achieve your ambitions.
Your journey at MFT is more than a job - it’s an opportunity to make a lasting impact. We’ll support you as you shape the future of healthcare, one patient at a time.
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you’ll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the ‘Supporting Documents’ heading. So that you’re even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, you’ll need to take time to read the ‘Candidate Essentials Guide’ that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how ‘we care for you as you care for others’. Most importantly, it also contains critical information you’ll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.
Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in your application
Here at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, we’re proud to beALL HERE FOR YOU—for our patients, our communities, and each other.
As part of our commitment to fairness, transparency, and personal integrity, we ask all applicants to ensure that their job applications reflect their own experiences, skills, and motivations. While AI tools can support spelling, grammar, or formatting, we expect that the content of your application—especially personal statements and responses to role-specific questions—is written by you. This helps us get to know the real you and ensures that our recruitment process remains equitable and meaningful for everyone.
Thank you for helping us uphold the values that make our Trust a place where people belong, grow, and thrive. We look forward to receiving your application.
Diversity Matters
MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, please contact the manager named below.
This advert closes on Thursday 26 Feb 2026
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